Slavery by any Name Will Always Be Inhumane and Evil
We can’t remember if we don’t know. If we don’t know about the atrocities of slavery, we can’t fight for reparations.
April 23, 2026
About Jamala
Jamala is one of the most recognized faces in St. Louis. She is a long-time organizer, feminist, and political strategist with deep roots in the Black Liberation Movement. She is a featured columnist for the award-winning St. Louis American newspaper, St. Louis’ largest black weekly. She is on the editorial board of BlackCommentator.com and is a featured contributor. Her columns also appear in the Capital City Hues (Madison, WI) and the LA Progressive. She has authored many articles for both local and national publications on issues that she is passionately involved in. Jamala is the author of The Best of the Way I See It, a compilation of her political writings over 20 years. She is also the author of Ferguson is America: Roots of Rebellion.
Writings
A mother’s search for her son — and the truth
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an estimated 416 children and juveniles are missing in the state. Children of color, particularly Black children, often receive less attention than their white counterparts. Cases involving working-class families can also receive fewer resources than those involving more affluent families.
April 23, 2026
Women’s sassitude should match our voting power
As Women’s History Month came to a close, I began pinching myself to see if I am awake. In 2026, with all the struggles and accomplishments of women, we still have women in positions of authority cowering to men for no other reason than their gender. That is what patriarchy looks like in this country, and it drives feisty feminists wild.
April 10, 2026
Upcoming Events
Black Men Read presents – Voices in Tandem – 4/25/26
Black Men Read hosts panel discussions with Black authors and storytellers whose books speak directly to the Black experience. These events allow youth and families to meet the people behind the pages, breaking down barriers between reader and writer. It shows young people that their stories are not only worth telling—but can be published, celebrated, and shared.
APSP International Plenary 4/17-4/19/26
The African People’s Socialist Party April 2026 International Plenary is the planning forum we use to deepen our organization, enhance our organizing and lead the African working class beyond spontaneous protest to the capture of actual contending dual power designed to negate the colonial domination of our people and the oppressed peoples of the world.
Hands off STL: Reject the Takeover Part 2 – 4/15/26
Join the Hands Off STL coalition for our next meeting to reject this police budge! The Board of Police Commissioners is demanding a massive $250-350 million of our tax dollars for police funding
Theda Roxanne Community Screening + Fundraiser – 4/11/26
Join us for a powerful afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and community at a special screening of Theda Roxanne, a moving documentary that centers the voice and lived experience of a mother navigating unimaginable loss.
Listen to the Podcast
Voices from the Battlefield
Join Jamala as she breaks down current events and various topics. Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST
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